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Russia shocked the world when Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. What followed has become one of the most consequential geopolitical crises of our time. In this class, we will examine the history of Ukraine and Russia’s complex relationship, how the war has unfolded, what sanctions have achieved, how the global balance of power is shifting in response, Europe’s profound transformation since the fall of the Soviet Union, Sweden and Finland joining NATO, Germany rearming, Europe severing decades of energy dependence on Russia, and the evolving U.S. role, and what possible outcomes may lie ahead.

Have you ever wondered why vivid memories from decades ago come easily, yet you can't find your keys five minutes after setting them down? Join Dr. Billie Enz, ASU Emeritus Professor, for this engaging and interactive session. We'll explore how memories are formed, stored, and retrieved and why some last a lifetime while others fade. You'll gain practical strategies for supporting brain health and strengthening memory as we age. Join us for an informative, lively conversation about the fascinating science of memory and healthy aging.

This class is the same as class 114

This lecture will examine the errors in planning and decision-making committed by General Robert E. Lee and Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, leading up to and during their respective defining battles. I used these case studies to teach planning and decision-making to students at the U.S. Naval War College because error yields more lessons than success. The recurrence of these errors, as well as an interesting series of parallels that the respective campaigns exhibit, gives credence to Mark Twain's remark that "It is not worthwhile to try and keep history from repeating itself, for man's character will always make the preventing of the repetitions impossible."